articleThe Brief Former Houston Texans player Bryan Braman died after a battle with cancer, reports say. The Texans wrote, "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Braman family during this difficult time." Bryan Braman, a former NFL player for the Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles, died at the age of 38 following a battle with cancer, reports say. The Houston Texans wrote, "We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Bryan Braman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Braman family during this difficult time."